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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

The WPTF Morning News airs weekdays from 5-9 a.m. ET. Each morning, you will receive local and national news, sports, entertainment, and live traffic reports, along with interviews regarding local news that matters, with a focus on showcasing local businesses and people. Plus, the crew will assure to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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8:19

10/23 Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/23

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff made his weekly appearance on the WPTF Morning Show, to discuss some news stories regarding airports and airline companies, including why Spirit Airlines had to cancel a bunch of flights this past weekend.

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8:23

10/20 Jones Angell

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/20

The UNC football team is back in action Saturday night in Chapel Hill, hosting Virginia. Play-by-play broadcaster Jones Angell previewed the game between the 10th-ranked Tar Heels and the Cavaliers when he joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett.

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9:01

10/20 Comedian Jack Crissey

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/20

Jack Crissey is a local comedian who has grown up in the Triangle, and is now performing at local comedy clubs, including one in Apex in a few weeks. He stopped by the WPTF studio to preview his next performance, and share his thoughts on the North Carolina State Fair.

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8:01

10/20 Richard McElroy

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/20

Richard (Rick) McElroy of Glenwood Financial Partners talks about the importance of having a fiduciary and investing on National Get Smart about Credit Day.

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0:29

10/20 Random History with Sidekick Harrison

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/20

the October 20th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

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6:02

10/19 Christy Harowski (Day Without Water)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/19

Think about your morning routine. Did you use the toilet? Get a shower? Brush your teeth? Maybe drink a glass of water? Now imagine not being able to do ANY of that because you don't have running water. Today is "Imagine a Day Without Water" Day. Christy Harowski, the director at the Value of Water Campaign, explained the reasoning behind the holiday with Rob Connett.

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6:01

10/19 Laura Smith

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/19

Thursday looks to be a perfect day to go to the North Carolina State Fair, before the rain moves in to the Triangle on Friday. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith gave us the details of her forecast, and also joined in on today's Roundtable topic about alarms.

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7:41

10/18 ROUNDTABLE

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/19

What is something you find disgusting that most people seem to be perfectly fine with? The morning crew discussed their answers on the roundtable.

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0:29

10/19 Random History with Sidekick Harrison

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/19

The October 19th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

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0:37

10/18 Random History with Sidekick Harrison

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/18

The October 18th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

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4:53

10/17 Brian Walsh

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/17

Future and current investors may be wondering what an "initial public offering" (IPO) is and how you can invest in them. Brian Walsh is with SoFi, a finance company that aims to help people investing and are focusing on helping the younger generation getting into IPOs and to educate investors with any experience what you have to worry about and how to get into them.

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10/17 Jade Neptune

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/17

Mental health has been a big topic for the last few years, especially for our students in high school and college. And even here in the Triangle, we've been dealing with some situations and events regarding suicides at area schools. Jade Neptune is a UNC grad who wrote a powerful piece for "The Assembly" about college suicides, and her personal battle with mental health situations. She shared her story with Rob Connett.

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0:45

10/17 Random History with Sidekick Harrison

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/17

The October 17th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

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7:30

10/16 ROUNDTABLE: Momma Connett's Birthday

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/16

Rob's parents joined the rest of the crew in studio to celebrate Momma Connett's birthday by eating her famous "Too Much Chocolate" Chocolate Cake and talk about what they should check out at the North Carolina State Fair.

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6:02

10/16 Rob's Parents

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/16

Rob's parents made another visit from Indiana to the WPTF studios this morning, to celebrate Momma Connett's birthday!

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4:52

10/16 Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/16

The "COLA" numbers are out for 2024. That's not Pepsi or Coke. It stands for "Cost of Living Adjustment," and it has a big impact on social security. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explained it when she joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett.

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6:35

10/16 Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/16

We might see some changes in how we board airplanes. Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins the WPTF morning show to tell us about that and more of your aviation news.

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0:48

10/16 Random History with Sidekick Harrison

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/16

The October 16th episode of Random History with Sidekick Harrison.

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7:48

10/13 Jones Angell

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/13

The 12th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heel football team is preparing for a big Top 25 matchup with Miami, which will be Saturday night in Chapel Hill. UNC radio broadcaster Jones Angell joined Rob Connett Friday morning to preview the game between the Heels and Canes.

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10/13 Gayle Hurd

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/10/13

Friday marks one year since the mass shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood of Raleigh. Five people lost their lives that day, and the teenage shooter is expected to be tried as an adult. Our very own Gayle Hurd lives near Hedingham, and shared her thoughts and memories with Rob Connett.

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